For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,718 students in Leake County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 705 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Leake County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Leake County, MS are Leake County Elementary School, Leake County High School and Leake Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leake County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Leake County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Leake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leake County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1280 School Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2324
Gr: K-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Leake County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Spruce Street, P. O. Box 1
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2393
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(601) 253-2393
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Leake Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 N Jordan Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7713
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Leake Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Hwy. 16 West
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
Gr: K-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Leake Central Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Martin Luther King Drive
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8909
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Leake Co Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
703 Northwest Street
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8442
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
107 Braves Boulevard
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-8500
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
538 Highway 487 East
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-9225
Gr: K-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Leake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
673 Mars Hill Rd
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7137
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
7100 Hwy 429
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Carthage, MS 39051
(601) 267-7896
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leake County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Leake County, MS include Leake County Elementary School, Leake County High School and Leake Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Leake County?
8 public schools are located in Leake County.
What percentage of students in Leake County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Leake County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leake County?
Leake County public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Leake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Leake County include: Leake Central Elementary School vs. Leake County Elementary School, Leake County Elementary School vs. Leake Central Elementary School, Leake Central High School vs. Leake County High School
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